Former President Bill Clinton and Henry Cisneros, former mayor of San Antonio and former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under President Clinton, walk on the grounds of Palo Alto College after speaking at a rally in support of Ciro Rodriguez, Democratic candidate Texas' 23rd Congressional District, in San Antonio on Sunday, December 10, 2006. (LISA KRANTZ / SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) less

Former President Bill Clinton and Henry Cisneros, former mayor of San Antonio and former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under President Clinton, walk on the grounds of Palo Alto College after ... more

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METRO - Texas Governor Rick Perry (right) join former city mayor and HUD Secretary Henry Cisneros (left) and his wife, Mary Alice, for pictures prior to the beginning of a San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce dinner affair at the Marriott RiverCenter hotel on Tuesday, January 16, 2001. Perry was the keynote speaker and Cisneros was sworn in as the new chairman of the Hispanic business organization. Kin Man Hui/staff. less

METRO - Texas Governor Rick Perry (right) join former city mayor and HUD Secretary Henry Cisneros (left) and his wife, Mary Alice, for pictures prior to the beginning of a San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of ... more

San Antonio District 1 Councilwoman Mary Alice Cisneros and former Mayor and HUD Sectretary Henry Cisneros wave to the crowd during the Guadalupe Avenue Association's 16 de Septiembre parade and festival at Guadalupe Plaza in San Antonio. less

San Antonio District 1 Councilwoman Mary Alice Cisneros and former Mayor and HUD Sectretary Henry Cisneros wave to the crowd during the Guadalupe Avenue Association's 16 de Septiembre parade and festival at ... more

Former HUD Secretary and former city mayor Henry Cisneros talks with Ernest Martinez, chairman of the Chavez Legacy and Educational Fund while marching in the 17th annual Cesar Chavez March for Justice through downtown Saturday, Mar. 30, 2013. Hundreds of people along with and several organizations participated in remembrance of the activist who fought for migrant workers rights. less

Former HUD Secretary and former city mayor Henry Cisneros talks with Ernest Martinez, chairman of the Chavez Legacy and Educational Fund while marching in the 17th annual Cesar Chavez March for Justice through ... more

Photo: Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News

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Henry Cisneros waits to be interviewed by Ray Santisteban, Director/Producer of Nantes Media, for a video honoring a local resident who will be receiving an award, on Wednesday, June 6, 2012.

Henry Cisneros waits to be interviewed by Ray Santisteban, Director/Producer of Nantes Media, for a video honoring a local resident who will be receiving an award, on Wednesday, June 6, 2012.

San Antonio Mayor Henry Cisneros and Vice President George H.W. Bush ride a float along the parade route on Houston Street on March 2, 1986, during a parade marking the 150th anniversary of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Alline Dorn is driving the wagon. less

San Antonio Mayor Henry Cisneros and Vice President George H.W. Bush ride a float along the parade route on Houston Street on March 2, 1986, during a parade marking the 150th anniversary of the Texas ... more

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Jesse Trevino (honoree), Joe R. Villarreal (artist), Henry Cisneros (chair of board) and George V. Pedraza (pres American Sunrise) were at the Marriott Rivercenter Hotel on 11/5/2004 for the American Sunrise gala. Leland A. Outz/For the Express-News less

Jesse Trevino (honoree), Joe R. Villarreal (artist), Henry Cisneros (chair of board) and George V. Pedraza (pres American Sunrise) were at the Marriott Rivercenter Hotel on 11/5/2004 for the American Sunrise ... more

In this June 12, 2012, photo, Dr. Michael A. Selva, left, a radiation oncologist, answers questions from Henry Cisneros and his wife, Mary Alice, before his daily radiation treatment at San Antonio Center for Cancer Treatment in San Antonio. Cisneros, who served as housing secretary under President Bill Clinton, says he has been diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer but expects to beat the disease with nine weeks of radiation therapy. less

In this June 12, 2012, photo, Dr. Michael A. Selva, left, a radiation oncologist, answers questions from Henry Cisneros and his wife, Mary Alice, before his daily radiation treatment at San Antonio Center for ... more

In this June 12, 2012, photo, Henry Cisneros does his core routine as he exercises at his home in San Antonio. Cisneros, who served as housing secretary under President Bill Clinton, says he has been diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer but expects to beat the disease with nine weeks of radiation therapy. less

In this June 12, 2012, photo, Henry Cisneros does his core routine as he exercises at his home in San Antonio. Cisneros, who served as housing secretary under President Bill Clinton, says he has been diagnosed ... more

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Henry Cisneros exercises at his home on Tuesday, June 12, 2012. He alternates cardio and weights to exercise most days of the week.

Henry Cisneros exercises at his home on Tuesday, June 12, 2012. He alternates cardio and weights to exercise most days of the week.

Photo: Lisa Krantz, San Antonio Express-News

Henry Cisneros exercises at his home on Tuesday, June 12, 2012. He... Photo-3080053.62095 - San Antonio Express-News

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Henry Cisneros stretches before running on a treadmill at his home on Tuesday, June 12, 2012. He alternates cardio and weights to exercise most days of the week.

Henry Cisneros stretches before running on a treadmill at his home on Tuesday, June 12, 2012. He alternates cardio and weights to exercise most days of the week.

Photo: Lisa Krantz, San Antonio Express-News

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Henry Cisneros is prepared for his daily radiation treatment at San Antonio Center for Cancer Treatment on Wednesday, June 6, 2012.

Henry Cisneros is prepared for his daily radiation treatment at San Antonio Center for Cancer Treatment on Wednesday, June 6, 2012.

Photo: Lisa Krantz, San Antonio Express-News

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Henry Cisneros is prepared for his daily radiation treatment at San Antonio Center for Cancer Treatment on Wednesday, June 6, 2012.

Henry Cisneros is prepared for his daily radiation treatment at San Antonio Center for Cancer Treatment on Wednesday, June 6, 2012.

Photo: Lisa Krantz, San Antonio Express-News

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Dr. Michael A. Selva, a radiation oncologist, says goodbye to Henry Cisneros before Cisneros' daily radiation treatment after their weekly appointment at San Antonio Center for Cancer Treatment on Tuesday, June 12, 2012. less

Dr. Michael A. Selva, a radiation oncologist, says goodbye to Henry Cisneros before Cisneros' daily radiation treatment after their weekly appointment at San Antonio Center for Cancer Treatment on Tuesday, June ... more

Henry Cisneros holds up his favorite kind of pie, apple, to blow out the candle while his executive assistant Sylvia Arce-Garcia, far left, and his wife, Mary Alice Cisneros, sing Happy Birthday with other building employees as he celebrates his 65th birthday at his CityView office on Monday, June 11, 2012. less

Henry Cisneros holds up his favorite kind of pie, apple, to blow out the candle while his executive assistant Sylvia Arce-Garcia, far left, and his wife, Mary Alice Cisneros, sing Happy Birthday with other ... more

Guests Henry Cisneros, from left, Carol Burnett and Mary Alice Cisneros gather at the reception for Burnett at her childhood home on 4/14/2012. This is #1 of 3 photos. names checked photo by leland a. outz

Guests Henry Cisneros, from left, Carol Burnett and Mary Alice Cisneros gather at the reception for Burnett at her childhood home on 4/14/2012. This is #1 of 3 photos. names checked photo by leland a. outz

METRO Mayor Julian Castro greets Henry Cisneros and Frank Keating as The American Bankers Associations teams with local volunteers to build a Habitat for Humanity home for Lorena Magdaleno in the in the Coleman Ridge neighborhood on October 22, 2011. Tom Reel/Staff less

METRO Mayor Julian Castro greets Henry Cisneros and Frank Keating as The American Bankers Associations teams with local volunteers to build a Habitat for Humanity home for Lorena Magdaleno in the in the ... more

METRO Henry Cisneros chats with Frank Keating as The American Bankers Associations teams with local volunteers to build a Habitat for Humanity home for Lorena Magdaleno in the in the Coleman Ridge neighborhood on October 22, 2011. Tom Reel/Staff less

METRO Henry Cisneros chats with Frank Keating as The American Bankers Associations teams with local volunteers to build a Habitat for Humanity home for Lorena Magdaleno in the in the Coleman Ridge ... more

Mayor Julian Castro (left) shares a celebratory moment with former mayer Henry Cisneros after announcing the first series of projects to come from SA2020 at the UTSA downtown campus on Saturday, Mar. 19, 2011. Castro credited Cisneros' efforts for the Target '90 project which its mission was similar to the current SA2020 campaign. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net less

Mayor Julian Castro (left) shares a celebratory moment with former mayer Henry Cisneros after announcing the first series of projects to come from SA2020 at the UTSA downtown campus on Saturday, Mar. 19, 2011. ... more

Henry Cisneros speaks in front of a Nike banner at a news conference pledging his support to Gordon Hartman’s team.

Henry Cisneros speaks in front of a Nike banner at a news conference pledging his support to Gordon Hartman’s team.

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TRENDS/HEIDBRINK - Lila Cockrell (Honoree), Henry Cisneros and Rosemary Kowalski (Guests) were at the birthday party for Cockrell on 1/19/2011 at the SA Convention Center. This is #1 of 4 photos. names checked photo by leland a. outz less

TRENDS/HEIDBRINK - Lila Cockrell (Honoree), Henry Cisneros and Rosemary Kowalski (Guests) were at the birthday party for Cockrell on 1/19/2011 at the SA Convention Center. This is #1 of 4 photos. names checked ... more

MULTIMEDIA - Members of Los Macarturos, Hispanic recipients of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation grants, pose with former San Antonio Mayor Henry Cisneros, third from right, during the opening reception of the 10-year reunion of the group. They are, from left, Rueben Martinez, Sandra Cisneros, Cecilia Munoz, Ruth Behar, Paul Roldan and Camilo Jose Vergara, at UTSA on Thursday night, Oct. 4, 2007. They are to address issues facing Hispanics. BILLY CALZADA / STAFF less

MULTIMEDIA - Members of Los Macarturos, Hispanic recipients of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation grants, pose with former San Antonio Mayor Henry Cisneros, third from right, during the opening ... more